The
Stratford Glockenspeil was the first and, at time of writing,
only Glockenspeil in New
Zealand. The figurines in Glockenspiel are much larger
than most figurines in European Glockspiels. However, in
common with European Glockenspeils, the Stratford Glockenspiel
does display part of a story - Romeo and Juliet in this case.

The Glockenspiel is also unusual in that it delivers spoken-words
in addition to the customary music. Ever keen to promote
the Shakespearen connection, the Stratford Glockenspiel recites
lines from Romeo and Juliet.

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